SANTO DOMINGO– The 2026 FIFA World Cup has determined its two finalists. Spain and Argentina will face off this Sunday, July 19, in the tournament final, after both teams advanced through the semifinals and secured their place among the top two teams in the competition.
According to FIFA, the tournament enters its final two official matches: the third-place match between France and England this Saturday, July 18, and the final between Spain and Argentina, scheduled for Sunday, July 19.
The semifinals featured two high-intensity matches. Spain secured their qualification after defeating France 2-0, while Argentina beat England 2-1 to advance to the championship.
This is how the semifinals turned out
| Game | Result |
|---|---|
| Spain vs. France | 2-0 |
| Argentina vs. England | 2-1 |
With these results, France and England will seek to close their participation in the tournament with third place, while Spain and Argentina will try to conquer the top trophy in world football.
Upcoming matches
| Date | Game | Instance |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, July 18 | France vs. England | Third place |
| Sunday, July 19 | Spain vs. Argentina | End |
The final represents an opportunity for Argentina to defend the title won in the previous edition of the World Cup, while Spain will be looking to lift the World Cup again after their historic championship in 2010.
The 2026 World Cup, the first played with 48 teams and jointly organized by Canada, the United States and Mexico, will conclude this weekend after just over a month of competition, in an edition marked by the expansion of the format and the participation of a greater number of countries.
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